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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-03-19
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.
To be continued.

-APennsylvania man put some dyn-
amite in the kitchen stove to dry the
other day. and neither the stove nor
The dynamite can be found Some men
are awful wasteful. - philadelphia Call.
-O'Leary. the peiestr an, is said to
slave walked $1,000 miles since he left;
America. and various star" actors and
actresses, not 50 well known as Dan,
are feeling more hopeful. City
Derrick.
If there is anything more dangerous
than the unloaded gun. which always
goes Of when It is pointed at anybody.
it is the pleasure boat that can't tip
over 1t is this kind of boat which tips
over every tine.-Bostofs Transcript.
"A South Carolina woman rode
twenty-five miles through drenching.
rain to marry the man she loved.
Seems as though man would be
rather shy, about marrying woman
with so much energy as that. Hurting
lon W. Free Press.
Enter Mr. Suave with his son
Tommy Mr.. Snave --''Ah' how-do,
Mr.. Joness Tommy, this is Mr.. Jones;
you We heard me speak Of him. '.Oh,
YES; that's the man you told mother
was the biggest fraud IN the city. -
Boston transcript.
"A young married couple from Texas
were doing Niagara Falls. They were
being conducted under the falls by q
guide. "You must take care now. for
if you let your foot slip you will be
lost" .Jane, you 60 on ahead said
the man from Texas. -7'cras Stthngs.
In Canterbury, England, the other
day, curious brass box was dug up.
Its name and purpose was a mystery
until being opened, there was found in
side three buttons. a piece of tin and a
scrap Of paper. Then they knew it was
an ancient contribution box Pht4aeIeI-
phsa CnU.
You needn't pretend to look down
on me, sir" sad a tramp to lawyer,
of whom he was begging. ''Well, it
seems to me you think you are some
body" well, I'm just az good as YOU.
sir. | solicit money of you, that's all
So don't see but that we are both in
the same boat-both solicitors. 1T Chi
cago Tribune.
- w uSu DdLlfc1 VI tDSGtI Sttb uOW1l QUO
cold winter morning to write Beautiful
SNOW" he. little, thought how many
writer's would rise up and claim to be
its true and only author. 1t would
have been mulch better for Daniel had
he been content with the fame his die
tonary had brought him. Louisville
l'ossrter-yo1na'
Mr.. Smith (who has just married
his second) Mr.. Featherly, I would
like to present You to my wife. My
dear. Mr.. Featherly.' Mr.. Featherly-
Pleased to meet YOU. Mrs. Smith. 1.
knew the former Mrs. Smith very well. y,
Mrs. Smith, Indeed" Mr.. Featherly
20, my, yes! SAs, was an admirably:
woman in every respect. Her death
was q great misfortune to Mr.. Smith "
falls Journal 81 Health says in
tense thirst is satiated By wading in
water" Here is an idea theatrical man
ayers should Immediately act upon.
Let them provided pool of water in,
their respective houses of amusement,
for the benefit of young men whose in
tense thirst drives them out between
the acts. Managers should spare no
expense to cater to the wants Of their
patrons. -Norristown Herald.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-03-19

ssWell-as a matter of course, says
Nadine. Then she breaks into merry
ka1,rh, sNaturally I should see 1T before
quitting my foot i'll it. But you need not
he uneasy about that. Mother has made
all innuiries, and he has entirely satisfied
her"
.After all, my warning was absurd.
People nowadays don't go about mas
suerading," says Millicent. ''Ten me
more of him.
sThere is SO little to tell His eyes are
a very dark brown
$50 are GRANTS [ hate very dark
brown eyes"
ellis mustache is brown too
$50 Is Grants. I like mustache
myself"
'sAnd like a man with no mustache,"
says Nadine softly.
s'You don't say cries her friend,
with affected interest Tell me who he
a-''
Her shaft is a random one, not meant
10 strike home, yet Nadine shrinks from
it as if hurt, and her cheeks grow deadly
white. She clasps her hands together
with little impuisive motion upon
her lap-clasps them 80 closely that her
rails grow white.
Millicent, who though frivolous IN
certain sense, is neither unobservant nor
wanting in affection, marks these signs
of emotion, but with q strange reticence,
for her, refrains from taking any notice OF
them.
"a truce to loversv' she cries gayly.
II, for my part, am sick and tired OF
them. Here is q second piece OF news
would impart to you. Uncle Timothy
you know my Uncle TimothyS-well,
dear old mani he is going to give me, ON
the occasion Of my first appearance, the
most exquisite set of diamonds and sap
phires that are, hear, in the United
Kindgom. | am tc be his heiress as well
AS auntie's, you know; and these jewels
are to be worn by neon my coronation,
was going to say-but | suppose l
meant on my presentation. They tell
me her most gracious will pale with
envy at the sight of them. Going now,
Nadine? Nonsensel You must have
your tea first. I'll have it served here,
and it will keep you warm all the way
home. Poor little cat! You look tired
Have glass of sherry instead-it will De
much better for you"
To be continued.
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WORKING CLASSES ATTENTION Y. u! sH, !!

i,nept Mt home the whole of the time, or for
then. spare S moments Business new light and
profitable Persons of either sex easily earn
from 30 cents to $500 per evening, and pro
notion al sum by devoting all their time to the
business. Boys and girls earn nearly as much
90 men. That all who see this may send Their
address and test the business we make ms ms
Sand one dollar to pay for the trouble of writ
ing. Fun particulars and outfit free Address
GEoRGE 1STINSON & CO., Portland, Maine
Der 4
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-03-19

"A Hartford firm has turned out o
belt four feet wide and ninety six feet
long. and woman with a waist to fit it
can secure a bargain. Detroit Free
PrcsS.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-03-19
For. Safe or Rent.

vuyFIE Pierre Michel Plantation, situated be-
tween Washington and Opelousas. one
mr. address, UAGERTY & HARDY,
20 ietf Washington, La
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-03-19
PENSIONS.

Soldiers, and the widows of Soldiers, who
United States against Mexico dnrng the years h
eli .ai1;n@ 90 an the lludcrsi sned at once:
Calling oh '"' W. c. PERRAULT,
fo,,oam Opelousas La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-03-19
FEMALE INSTITUTE,
OpeIousas. st. Landry Par. La.

yHyEFES INSTITUTION Will resume du-
ties Monday, September 9Th, 1856 undfr the
immediate supervision OF MRS. M d. M?
and Mrs NJ A. Davis, with competent assist
ants The scoasfic year consists OF forty
weeks.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Preparatory Departms.nt' per months : 90 90
Music with use of piano Oh
BOARDING. including washing, lights
and fuel per month. .-------.-.-.- 1t w
Embroidery, wax flowers, painting,
drawing, each extra .-----.-- ~ 10
Incidental fee w
DISCIPLINE.
The government of this school IL strict hu'
parental no hard tasks or restrictions are I'M
nosed INT every student must comply with the
rules. and must prepare up TO the measure VI
her ability the lessons assigned.
orr course Of study and mode of instruction
are designed to train the mind to the hablts OF
correct thinking and thorough lnFestlgatloh
No student will be allowed to enter nignel
classes without thorough preparation. Parents
and guardians may rest assured tiiat the man,
uers health and morals OF their chlidfen anu
wards shall receive due attention
No deduction for absence, unless IN Case OF
protracted illness. The location OF TINS town Is
fealthful and easy OF access. me boarding
denar.-uent is under the immediate charge OF
MIS-. HAYES. 2oarflers will provide themselves
with E,f Tx 1tR ara toTeiE
For. Da tic-,ars,s lore
Moe. N II. HAYES.
My < ''"'.'"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-03-19

My stock is large and COM
plete, especially in the Grocery
line Fresh goods received
daily, which are bought at the
lowest cash figures, and conse-
quently | defy competition Ill
prices.
Honest and square dealing.
First class goods at the lowest
living prices is my motto.
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The freshman and His Potato.

Why is the potato so much grown and
consumed in Ireland? 1t is because potato
growing and potato eating form the sim
plest process by which the Irish tenant
can keep body and soul together. He
tUrns up his land, plants it, waits four or
five months and then digs the crop. The
product of these operations is his sus-
tenance. 1t has not, like cattle or wheat
or any of the higher products of farming,
to be turned into money before it can be
made available for his own use.
The complex transactions by which pro-
ducers and consumers in a civilized society
provide for the wants of others and secure
the satisfaction of their own do not enter
into the economies of the Irish peasant.
He sticks his potato into the ground, and
in due time lie gathers the harvest. Feeling
hungry, he goes to his store, deals himself
out enough potatoes for a meal claps them
into pot, eats them and is content. The
substitution of oats for the potato would
place him one degree higher in the scale of
agricultural progress by processes which
need not be described. We should then
get the Irish tenant past the stage at
which a man lives from hand to mouth on
the free yield Of nature into the stage at
which agriculture becomes an industry,
providing him by exchange or sale not
only with mere sustenance, but with COM
forts Of which he has hitherto had no ex-
'ertence,- Ireland
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NATIVE HAWAIIAN OPINION.

the Waianae meeting, reported by the
Government organ on Saturday, had a
very serious side to it, if the dominant
party would only stop 10 think calmly
what it meant. A mass meeting of
Kanakas assembled at Waianae on
Wednesday last to discuss their political
status under the new Constitution, and
according to the report in the Gazette"
they did so with good sense, moderation
and intelligence. It was certainly not
an exhibition of "gas, gesticulation and
demagogism, - as alleged by the Organ,
but a rational discussion of the new
political problem forced upon their at
tention by the Royal proclamation of July
9TH. Surely it is the right as well as
the duty of the native people of this
country to assemble in public meeting
and consider in what way their interests
are affected by the new Constitution, and
how they can take advantage of it to
secure fair representation in the LegiS-
them by the Constitution itself; why,
then, should they be ridiculed for exer-
cising it in lawful and respectful way?
Very likely some of the sentiments ex-
pressed at the Waianae meeting are dis
tasteful to those who control our cor
temporary's thought, just as the senti- /
ments expressed by the recent Honolulu I
native meeting were. This is only what I
may be expected, but the way to bring the
natives ''into accord" with the sweeping
reforms contemplated and in progress is
not to sheer at them, but to reason with
and instruct them. If this were done
good would come out of it; but no good
osn come out OF sneers instead OF argu-
nent.
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Curious Phase of the Street.

The other day met a literary woman
of my acquaintance in the street She
carried an expression by no means in con-
sOnance with the gay spring weather, and
1 asked her what allied her. Il am rul-
med, she said. This was rather a start
ling statement, but l sifted it into mean
ing that she had lost some $500 or 5000,
that she had saved up, in Wall street
speculation. 1t was all the money she
had in the world, and she had saved it
only by dint of the most stringent econ
omy and rigid self denial. Her story illus
trates one curious phase of the business
of the street.
She has a friend, who is the wife of
quite well-to-do-man. This friend has
for some time been riskjng her pin money
on margins. Her example finally infected
Mrs. y, and she asked her for an intro
ductiOn to her broker. This Mrs. re-
fused.
If l lose my money" she said, ~ can
afford it, but you cannot I do not want
to reprOach myself for any trouble that
might come to you" In conversation
With her broker shortly afterward Mrs. q
told this story as illustrating the madness
of a poor woman. The broker called on
Mrs. X introduced himself as having been
sent by Mrs. Il, got the poor story writer's
cash and that was the end of it. Within
a week it had been wiped out.
This sort of thing is going on constantly
The agent of certain brokers circulate
among women in New York, gathering in
margins on sure things, whose certainty
as always that of loss to the investor
Alfred Trumble in New York News
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MONDAY
THE CHOICE OF CANDIDATES.

The election Of delegates to the nom
mating convention by the Ward Clubs
is an important political duty, and
should be exercised with intelligence
and care. The ATTEMPT to tie M
the Clubs to blind following Of a small
political faction which sought 10 control
the nominating convention has FORUM
ately failed, and the chances are that
representative body of delegates will
assemble on Thursday, the 18th. Should
it fall out otherwise it would be unfortun-
ate, because this would inevitably split
up the reform party, and bring rival
tickets into the field That is to be
avoided if possible, and the surest way
to prevent it is to publish ''the slate" in
advance. Let the electors know who
they will be asked to vote for, and if
the ticket proves to be Il reasonably fair
one no factious opposition should be OF
Tered. On the other hand, if the ticket
is concealed to the last moment, and
then forced through the Convention
without affording an opportunity to
demoralizing, because it will at once
bring antagonistic forces into play. 1t
was the attempt to force the unit rule
upon the last National Republican Con-
vention that led to the bolt OF the Mug
wumps and the election of Cleveland to
the Presidency of the United States.
This should be a lesson to Honolulu
politicians. The majority rule is all
very we'll in its way, but it may be car
ried too far. 1t was pushed to an ex-
IRENE in the case mentioned, and there
by led to a change of Administration
and the reversal of a quarter of a CEN
tury's policy in American national
affairs.
We write this in the interest of peace
and harmony, and against ''the
machine" What the country needs
just now is repose, but repose in politics
can only be secured by electing men to
the Legislature who will set the public
good above personal considerations or
ambition. This is period of change
Old landmarks are disappearing and
new lines are to be laid down in their
place. To make these permanent
should be the aim of all who seek the
public good; but permanence can only
be secured by dealing fairly and justly
by all interests and conciliating the
various races composing the population
of these Islands.
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THE DODD DIVORCE CASE.
The Allegations Sustained ana hi
VOrce Granted.

At the Supreme Court on Saturday
Mr.. Justice Preston delivered his de-
cision in the case OF Grace Dodd V.
James Dodd, in which divorce had
been applied for ON the grounds OF
habituaI drunkenness and extreme
cruelty.
His Honor found that the parties were
married in 1873 The libelant charged
the respondent with being an habitual
drunkard, with the exception Of one
year, during the whole period OF their
married life, and with having treated
her with extreme cruelty. These ale
cations were denied by the respondent,
the evidence was contradictory and that
OF the parties themselves showed great
personal feeling. The testimony Of the
libelant and her witnesses went to sup
port the allegation OF habitual drunken
ness and to show that while under the
influence OF liquor respondent frequently
kicked. beat and otherwise ilI-treated
her in a manner which would amount TO
extreme cruelty. The cause OF the i'll
treatment was alleged to be the refusal
bv the libelant TO make over 10 the re-
spondent property held in trust for her.
From the testimony OF the respondent
and his witnesses il would appear that
the statements of the Hbelant as to
drunkenness were untrue and that there
had been no assault upon her. His
Honor found that with respect to both
charges the libelant had sustained her
case. There were several contradictions
in the testimony. but on the wholeIIis
Honor was inclined to think that the
evidence on the part OF the libelant, be-
ing express and direct was entitled to
more credit than that OF the respondent
and his witnesses, whose testimony was
mainly negative. 1t was therefore or
dered that a decree OF divorce from the
bonds of matrimony be granted to the
libelant Oh the grounds stated and that
tine respondent pay the cost Of these pro-
ceedings.
Mr.. f. NJ. Hatch for Iibelant, Hon.
Paul Neumann and Mr. \. {. Smith for
respondent.
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HlLo. Hawaii. August II

I1lLO, I1dNdll, august lIIIl
The Blue Ribbon League OF Hilo Is to
give free entertainments every two weeks
at Court House Hall The first one was
given on the 9th instant to a full house
H. B. NJ. S. Conquest arrived at Hilo
on the 9TH instant,
There was an earthquake at Hilo on
the 9TH instant at 80 a. m.
1t is reported that there are ~ places in
Hilo district where liquor is sold without
a license. The police seem efficient in
arresting gamblers, but there seems to
be no effort to arrest Illicit sellers OF
liquor.
The Kinau brought to Hilo on the
10th instant quite number of passen-
gers, and among them was Prof. J. G.
Dana Of Yale College, who visited Hilo
AZ years ago, when there were no streets
and the missionaries lived in grass
houses.
The people of the island of Hawaii
have about decided whom they will
have for Mobiles and Representatives
which it is thought will be acceptable to
most of the voters.
Mr. Fuller, the Secretary Of the y. NJ
c. A Of Honolulu, addressed the people
on the eth instant at the Foreign
Church, Hilo, on the work of the associ-
atoms all over the world, and interested
all who heard him. J. A NJ.
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Successful New.paper writers.

The most successful newspaper writers
are gentlemen. Bad fellows sometimes
creep in, but you viii fnG them also
preaching the gospel, healing the halt,
pleading for Justice, selling tape and OPP
Grating banks. There are drunkards
among the reporters, but the tiplers are
never called TO the front. Good news
paper men do not find time 70 be con-
vivial Their duties require their constant
attention. and their heads must be clear
at all times. To allow their heads 10 De-
come muddled by drink would be their de-
structiOn. y reporter must be a gent4e-
man il he hopes to succeed. He must
also be modest, charitable, honorable and
truthful and experienced in she ways Of
the world He must go about his bust
ness in a quiet manner and not ike a
roaring lion seeking whom he may devOur.
Beware also OF the reporter who makes
a great display of note book and pencils
sharpened at both ends. He is ''duffer'
in the profession. As TO the dead beat, "
he has no place within, and we do not see
him as frequently as formerly. This Is
right: for it is more of a crime for news
paper man to be a dead beat than it is for
= doctor, a clerk or a stone mason, because
re possesses a certain but silent process Of
intimidation not known TO any other class.
Experienced men with hardy constitutions
and tough skins dislike to gain the i'll will
of any journalistic cat if they can avoid it.
Instead of doing so the party with the te-
nacious cuticle keeps his peace and thereby
places a premium on future depredatiOns
and yilificatiOns. The honest newspaper
man viii not use his giants power like a
giant; and he will hasten to correct any
mistake or misstatement that he has
made.-New York Graphic.
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Surplus, per cent basis. $l6,355,S75 rs
The surplus is based on the conservative
assumption that only per cent interest
will be realized on investments.
Assuming that AZ per cent will be real
lied, it amounts to $40, 495, l75 76.
~The SURPLUS, on every basis of
valuation. Is LARGER THAN THAT OF
ANY OTHER COMPANY IN THE
WORLD.
New assurance in 1895. .... Sill $40 ,2O3 90
Larger than that of any other company.
Outstanding assurance. ..... All, us. O98 90
Larger than that OF any other company.
Paid policy holders in 1856 1886, COZ 90
Paid policy holders since or
ganiZation. ............... 96,54T 1913 So
Total income. .......... 49,. 1888, 733 10
Premium income. ....... &c.. 1922, 154 90
Larger than that of any other company.
IMPROVEMENT DURING THE YEAR.
Increase of prem income. 80, $40, ATS 40
Increase of surplus, per cent basis. 2,493,636 63
Increase or assefs....---- S,90f,OoO 20
Policies issued on all the plans, with all the
guarantees and concessions. For full Particu-
lars apply to
ALIEN. J. CARTWRIGHT,
632 may12 'ss No. Kaahumanu street.
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ISLAND NOTES.

HoNoK,A, Hawaii, August 18th
The Govcrncss oj Hawaii, Ululani,
paid visit to lIamakua last Tuesday,
and addressed the people of that district
in the Lyceum. She spoke very strongly
in favor of law aud order, and urged on
all office holders and citizens generally
the necessity of at once taking oath
under the new Constitution, which adj
vice the natives are taking to man.
There seems to be considerable diff
Guilty about the nomination Of a candi-
date for Noble in this district. Mr.. J. P.
Parker is decidedly the favorite with all
classes, but owing to i'll health he posi-
lively declines to run.
1t is finally decided that Mr.. J. X.
Kaunamano and Mr.. VIM. Kinney are
again to be the candidates for Repre-
sentatives for this district The contest
bids fair to be warm one.
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Police court.
BEFORE POLICE JUSTICE DAYTON.

SATURDAY, August 18th.
Pamaloo, charged with drunkenness,
was fined s. and 81 costs.
Chun On and All Choy, charged with
affray, were found guilty and each fined
81 and 81 costs.
F. H. Hayselden, remanded from the
10th, was arraigned and pleaded not
guilty. The case was partly heard and
then continued to the 18th.
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4 Tired Man,

wish I could find some hole in the ground
That man never saw and beast never found,
Where no living creature e'er breathed o. the air
would rest my old bones just twenty years there;
And Wien l awo!le from this sleep Of the soul
would not go away without taking the hole.
i. Murray Case Il Judge
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The Honolulu Almanac and Directory
for 1887 is now on sale at J. II. Soper's
and A. NJ. Hewett's news depots. and at
this office. Price. 30 cents.
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FOR RENT, LEASE SALE

UNHE WAIKIKI RESIDENCE OF MIR. FRED H.
4 Hayselden, situated at KapiOlani Park, be-
tween the residences of Hon. W. Il. Irwin and
Mr.. Frank Brown, is offered for rent, lease or
sale. Also the premises adjoining the Hawaiian
Opera House. Palace square. For te- ms apply to
the undersigned. FRED II. HAYSELDEN.
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